LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Rochester, New York NY
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Creative Now Therapy, Cris Maria Fort Garcés
Registered Psychotherapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, Gestalt Psychotherapy Certified, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy Certified, Hakomi Somatic Practitioner
Navigating LGBTQ issues requires a therapist who understands the unique challenges and beauty of living authentically. I specialize in supporting queer, trans, and gender-expansive adults as they explore identity, relationships, and belonging. My approach is affirming, somatic, and culturally sensitive—offering a space where every part of you is welcome, from celebration to struggle. Together, we’ll honor your lived experience, untangle internalized shame, and help you step more confidently into your true self.
18 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Patricia Petrone
Registered Psychotherapist, LMHC, NCC, CMHIMP, CNC
Often those in the LGBTQ community are under represented in many areas, therapy included. I am here to offer a safe, therapeutic space for LGBTQ individuals to explore identity issues, or simply to feel better understood. Call or text me today.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rochester, NY
Online in Rochester, NY New York
LGBTQ+ Issues
Maria Elizabeth LeBlanc
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.Ed MSW LICSW
Today, more than ever, those identifying as LGBTQIA+ need support and understanding from a skilled clinician familiar with the joy and challenges of living true to one's identity. I have worked extensively with those both questioning their orientation/identity and those that are fully out (or out to varying degrees) in navigating family, work, and societal challenges.
31 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Eliza Strawbridge
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I have advanced training as well as personal experience in working with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
16 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Day by Day Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Exploring or living your identity can come with both meaningful growth and real challenges. You may be navigating questions around identity, relationships, family dynamics, or feeling fully seen and accepted. I work with folks to process these experiences in a space that is affirming, respectful, and grounded in trust.
Our work focuses on building self-understanding, strengthening coping strategies, and supporting you in showing up as your authentic self.
4 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
Rochester's identity has been shaped by the legacy of companies like Kodak and Xerox — their rise defining the city's mid-20th-century prosperity and their decline leaving a post-industrial community grappling with poverty, population loss, and the psychological challenges of navigating a city in long-term contraction. The University of Rochester Medical Center provides a major institutional mental health anchor — including one of the country's leading psychiatry departments — alongside a private therapy community concentrated in Brighton, Pittsford, and the Park Avenue neighborhood. Rochester's large Black and Latino communities, concentrated in the city's urban core, experience significant mental health inequities, and culturally affirming therapists are an important but undersupplied part of the local landscape. Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester contribute academic energy to a city that holds significant intellectual capital despite its economic challenges.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Rochester, New York Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Rochester, New York average 15 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Psychodynamic Therapy (44%), and Relational Psychotherapy (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 78% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |